© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Cents 1870 Silver Half Disme Pattern
1870 year| Silver (.900) | 1.24 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#418044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in Wreath with "Standard" above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STANDARD
5 CENTS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Low 7 variety is Jud 809 with two recognised variations - Regular and Proof Cameo. The main image on this page is of a low 7 variety. Judd 810 is the high 7 variety with the two same recognised variations. The standard weight of these coins was 19¹∕₅ grains.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents (1870 Silver Half Disme Pattern) 1870 from the United States is unique because it was never circulated or released for public use. Instead, it was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design that was never adopted. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
